Description
Hearty homemade creamy parmesan italian sausage soup brings comfort straight from Italian kitchens to dinner tables. Robust flavors blend perfectly, offering warmth and satisfaction with each spoonful you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound (454 g) Italian sausage (mild or spicy)
- 1 tbsp (15 ml) olive oil (if needed)
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 large carrots, sliced
- 2 celery stalks, sliced
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp dried basil
- 1/2 tsp crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Instructions
- Brown Italian sausage in a large pot over medium heat until fully cooked, approximately 6-8 minutes. Transfer meat to a plate, reserving pot drippings.
- Add diced onions, minced garlic, chopped carrots, and celery to the same pot. Sauté vegetables for 5-7 minutes until they become translucent and tender.
- Sprinkle dried oregano, basil, red pepper flakes, salt, and black pepper into the vegetable mixture. Stir and toast spices for 30-45 seconds to enhance their aromatic qualities.
- Pour chicken broth into the pot and increase heat to high. Bring liquid to a rolling boil, then add diced potatoes. Reduce heat and simmer for 12-15 minutes until potatoes are fork-tender.
- Create a smooth slurry by whisking flour into heavy cream in a separate bowl, ensuring no lumps form. Gradually incorporate this mixture into the simmering soup.
- Stir in grated Parmesan cheese and reduce heat to low. Allow soup to thicken for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally to prevent scorching.
- Gently fold chopped spinach or kale into the soup, cooking until greens wilt completely, approximately 2-3 minutes.
- Return cooked sausage to the pot, warming through for an additional 3-4 minutes. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
- Ladle soup into serving bowls, garnishing with fresh parsley, additional Parmesan, and serving alongside crusty artisan bread.
Notes
- Choose lean or turkey Italian sausage for a healthier version of this rich, comforting soup.
- Remove sausage casings and crumble the meat for more even distribution throughout the soup.
- For gluten-free option, substitute regular flour with cornstarch or gluten-free flour blend when thickening the soup.
- Vegetarian adaptation works by replacing sausage with plant-based sausage or adding extra mushrooms for meaty texture.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer
- Method: Simmering
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 385 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 850 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 15 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg